Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 14, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers Defeat New Orleans Pelicans 118-104 in Convincing Fashion
Game Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a solid victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with a score of 118-104. The Lakers exhibited a strong offensive performance, shooting 52.4% from the field and forcing 20 turnovers from the Pelicans, who struggled to keep pace. New Orleans, despite shooting a respectable 35.3% from three-point range, faltered defensively, allowing the Lakers to capitalize on their mistakes and pull away with the win.
Top Performers
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with an impressive 31 points, showcasing his scoring ability along with 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Luka Dončić contributed significantly with 24 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Deandre Ayton added a solid 20 points and 16 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III was the standout performer, scoring 35 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Lakers' balanced attack.
Odds Recap
The Los Angeles Lakers were favored by 9.5 points and managed to cover that spread convincingly with a 14-point margin of victory. The game went under the pre-game total of 227.5, reflecting the defensive challenges faced by both teams at times.
Prediction Recap
The model accurately predicted the Los Angeles Lakers to win straight up and to cover the spread. However, it incorrectly anticipated the total to go over, as the actual result was significantly lower than the projected over/under.
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